capturing
word · lemma: capture
Definition
Getting or taking something, for example, taking a photo, recording a moment, or catching a person, animal, or object.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for taking pictures ('capturing a photo'), recording information ('capturing data'), or catching physical things. More formal than casual alternatives like 'getting'. Can refer to both physical capture and non-physical (like emotions in a photo).
Spanish: capturarPortuguese (BR): capturarPortuguese (PT): capturarChinese (Simplified): 捕捉 - 拍摄 (照片)Chinese (Traditional): 捕捉 - 拍攝 (照片)Hindi: पकड़ना - कैद करनाArabic: التقاط - أسرBengali: ধরা - ধারণ - ক্যাপচার করা (ফটো বা তথ্য)Russian: захват - запечатление - фиксацияJapanese: 捉える - 捉え (写真・映像・情報など)Vietnamese: bắt - ghi lại - chụp (ảnh)Korean: 포착 - 캡처 - 잡기Turkish: yakalama - kaydetme - görüntüleme (fotoğraf çekmek)Urdu: پکڑنا - قید کرنا - محفوظ کرناIndonesian: menangkap - merekam - mengambil (foto)
Example Sentences
She is capturing a beautiful sunset with her camera.
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The police are capturing the suspect.
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He enjoys capturing moments on video.
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Capturing the atmosphere at a concert isn't easy without good equipment.
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Thanks for capturing such a genuine smile in the photo!
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I’m capturing details for the report as we speak.
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